iGaming Regulation News

Stake’s online gaming platform, which has been a big hit in the US, is being sucked into a new class action lawsuit, along with Canadian rapper Drake, a buddy of the brand for a long time. On 31 December, a federal class-action lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia with clear claims that […]

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved a new law that will raise taxes on betting companies in the country. The tax rate will go up from 12 percent to 15 percent by 2028. The government says the change is meant to increase revenue from the growing online betting market. The Ministry of […]

The Sports Betting Alliance has dropped its emergency lawsuit against the City of Chicago after the city approved licences for major sportsbooks. On 31 December, bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Betting all received licences. The Alliance had filed the case a day earlier to try to stop Chicago from enforcing a new betting tax, […]

GGBet informed players about closing UK services. The company gave up its Gambling Commission licences in early January. GGBet is shutting down its UK operations after giving up its licences with the Gambling Commission earlier this month. They’ve told customers the closure is planned, not a surprise, and the process has already started. On its […]

Spain’s online gambling market kept growing strongly in 2025, led by casino games and sports betting. New data from the General Directorate for Gambling Regulation, or DGOJ, shows that gross gaming revenue in Spain’s online sector reached €405.36 million in the three months ending 30 September 2025. This is 16.49% higher than the same period […]

America’s tax agency made an announcement yesterday. The reporting limit for gambling prizes will jump to $2,000 in January 2026. This decision ends the confusion that lasted several months. Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBB) earlier. The law changed old reporting standards. Tax officials stayed silent until this week. A […]

New York State finished its downstate casino licensing process after many years. Three big projects received approval to change the region’s gambling and entertainment scene. Bally’s Bronx, Metropolitan Park, and Resorts World New York City got licenses from the New York State Gaming Commission. Construction can start now, after more than ten years of political, […]

planning to strengthen cybersecurity reporting rules after recent cyberattacks showed that casinos are not alerting authorities quickly enough. The change is mainly a response to the 2023 ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, which disrupted casino operations, affected hotel services and revealed delays in reporting the problems. To address this, the Nevada Gaming […]

Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday, December 9, that federal taxes on gambling winnings might end. The president discussed this possibility while speaking to reporters. His administration continues to reduce taxes on various income types after cutting taxes on tips and overtime. Fox Business reported Trump’s Air Force One comments to journalists. The president said he remains […]

New York has officially banned sweepstakes casinos after Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935. The ban takes effect immediately, making these platforms illegal across the state. The law targets the dual-currency system used by these casinos, where players buy one virtual currency that cannot be exchanged for cash and get another promotional currency that […]